latest project...German WWII MP28

[buffalowinter]

My latest project is a semi-auto NFA registered short barreled rifle, namely a WWII German MP28. Parts on hand, and have started building but must wait for the Form 1 to be approved before completing. Currently waiting on 3 form 1's for other projects. The MP 28 was a post WWII improvement on the MP 18. It quickly became popular with the Waffen SS and Gestapo. Although it was used more frequently with German police forces, the MP 28 served with standard fighting units, eastern European Axis counties, and even the Polish Underground. After WWII, the submachine gun saw occasional usage by guerrilla forces during Cold War conflicts, such as the Viet Cong and Khmer Rouge.

 

[6.5SH]

Going to use actual MP 28 parts as the foundation?

 

[buffalowinter]

Going to use actual MP 28 parts as the foundation?

No, using a lot of STEN parts and steel/wood from a high end airsoft replica.

 

[6.5SH]

STEN was my second guess, look forward to seeing it as the build progresses. Your clone projects are always cool to see.

 

[buffalowinter]

Progress so far:

Charging handle, before pic on top, after pic below.

Receiver and barrel shroud. This will be given a battleworn appearance as in the barrel shroud which is completed.

Stock ready for battleworn distressing, Waffenamt stamp, application of antique walnut stain, and finally hand rubbed boiled linseed oil.

 

[buffalowinter]

Bedding the blocks that allow the barrel and receiver to tip up for dis-assembly.

 

[buffalowinter]

Prepping for electro-chemical engraving of the serial number and other markings.

Distressing a new stock for aged finish.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Prepping for electro-chemical engraving of the serial number and other markings.

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Distressing a new stock for aged finish.

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Hitting with a bunch of keys is a great way to distress. Ask me how I know.

Out State Motto in Latin translates to “Antiques made and sold.”

Suckers! Tourists think that stuff is ready?

Ah hahah

Nice job BW.

Sirhr

 

[buffalowinter]

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Hitting with a bunch of keys is a great way to distress. Ask me how I know.

Out State Motto in Latin translates to “Antiques made and sold.”

Suckers! Tourists think that stuff is ready?

Ah hahah

Nice job BW.

Sirhr

Next is the official Waffenamt acceptance stamp. These come out of Eastern Europe...of course. I think these guys have Vermont beat on making antiques.

 

[buffalowinter]

Etching done

 

[buffalowinter]

Stock has been stained and ready for oil finish. Working on trigger guard/floorplate and making new action lug.

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

Stunning. I always appreciate your posts BW.

 

[buffalowinter]

Finishing up. Oil finish stock and wax tomorrow. Custom "Battleworn" Cerakote this afternoon. Still waiting on Form 1 for barrel. BATFE, I know you're following, please hurry up with my form 1's. Please and Thank You.

 

[buffalowinter]

Undercoat of my proprietary Cerakote "Bare Metal", the first step in my "Battleworn" Cerakote finish.

 

[buffalowinter]

Waffenamt

 

[buffalowinter]

Finished. Waiting on form one to replace the dummy barrel .